Food Production Manager

Senior Salmon are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business for an experienced Production Manager to join their operation in Bilsthorpe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and experienced production professional to take ownership of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, leading teams, driving performance, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

We are looking for a hands-on leader with previous food manufacturing experience who can motivate teams, improve processes, and consistently deliver operational excellence.

What’s on Offer?
– Salary of £40,000 per annum
– 31 days holiday entitlement
– Employee health cashback plan
– 24/7 access to GP services and counselling
– Free onsite parking
– Supportive and friendly working environment
– Long-term career opportunity with a growing business
– Key Responsibilities

Production & Operational Management

– Oversee the daily operation of production areas to ensure targets are achieved safely and efficiently
– Manage workflow, staffing levels, shift planning, and resource allocation
– Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to increase efficiency
– Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards
– Drive productivity improvements and reduce downtime and waste

People Management

– Lead, motivate, coach, and develop Team Leaders and production staff
– Conduct performance reviews and support employee development plans
– Build strong working relationships across departments
– Manage absence cover and succession planning within key operational areas
– Create a positive and engaged team culture

Quality & Food Safety

– Ensure all production activities meet food safety and quality standards
– Work closely with quality teams to investigate and resolve non-conformances
– Maintain full compliance with food manufacturing regulations and internal procedures
– Ensure traceability, hygiene, and quality standards are consistently achieved

Health & Safety

– Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the operation
– Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies
– Conduct risk assessments and support accident investigations
– Implement preventative measures and continuous safety improvements

Continuous Improvement

– Identify opportunities to improve operational performance
– Analyse production data and KPIs to support decision-making
– Work alongside senior management on improvement projects and operational initiatives
– Drive efficiencies, cost savings, and waste reduction programmes

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

– Previous experience as a Production Manager within a food manufacturing environment
– Strong leadership and people management skills
– Experience managing KPIs, productivity, and performance targets
– Knowledge of food safety, quality, and compliance requirements
– A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
– Excellent communication and organisational skills
– The ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

Salary

£40,000 per annum

If you’re an experienced Production Manager looking for your next challenge within a successful food manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Senior Salmon Recruitment.

Rate of Pay

£40,000.00 per year

Job ID – prodman938